Mary Vlasak Snell

Mary Vlasak Snell is a partner in the Fort Myers Office of Pavese Law Firm practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration; and business law.

Mary is a long time member of the Board of Directors for United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, Counties, a member of the Executive Committee and Secretary, and an Allocations Team Leader. She is also a former chairperson of Bishop Verot and St. Francis Xavier School Boards; a Finance Committee Member with St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; a Sustainer Member with Junior League of Fort Myers; and Vice President of the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Representative Experience

• 39 years of experience assisting clients with their estate planning needs.
• Administration of domiciliary and ancillary estate in Lee County and numerous Florida counties.
• Represents local banks in review of trusts, wills and power of attorneys; and estate and guardianship pleadings.

Estate Planning

Provides a full spectrum of services to individuals, families and businesses for estate planning and wealth transfer, including, but not limited to the following:

• Drafting wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, living wills, designations of pre-need guardian
• Assist with transfer of assets to trusts
• Counsel clients regarding probate avoidance techniques
• Appointment of guardians for minors

Probate and Trust Administration

Providing individuals and corporate fiduciaries with probate and trust administration services including:

• Initiating and administration of a probate proceeding, including the preparation of court documents
• Guidance and assistance with minimizing taxes and protecting assets
• Distributing assets to named beneficiaries

Business and Corporate

Counseling clients through all stages of business formation, development and growth, including, but not limited to the following:

• Advising clients on entity formation including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships
• Preparation of Bylaws and Operating Agreements
• Drafting Buy-Sell and Redemption Agreements